Who undertakes the defense of infringement claims involving the Kitchen Solvers mark in Minnesota?

According to the 2025 Kitchen Solvers Franchise Disclosure Document, Kitchen Solvers will undertake the defense of any claim of infringement by third parties involving the Kitchen Solvers mark in Minnesota. The franchisee is required to cooperate with Kitchen Solvers in the defense in any reasonable manner prescribed by them.

Kitchen Solvers also agrees to bear any direct cost of such cooperation required from the franchisee. This addendum specifically applies to franchises sold in the State of Minnesota and serves to comply with Minnesota statutes and regulations.

This means that if a Kitchen Solvers franchisee in Minnesota is faced with a legal claim that they are infringing on someone else's trademark by using the Kitchen Solvers mark, Kitchen Solvers will take responsibility for defending against that claim. However, the franchisee must assist Kitchen Solvers in the defense as reasonably requested, and Kitchen Solvers will cover the direct costs associated with this assistance.